Rca RV-9910 User Manual

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USER‘S GUIDE

RV-9910

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

AMPLIFIER

Important Information Required by Federal Communications Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference

This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.

This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional

suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-00000345-4 when ordering copies

Precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Never operate this product with the cabinet removed. Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained service technician.

• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside the disc compartment. Also, to keep dust from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment door open for an extended period of time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained service technician for inspection.

• This Compact Disc Player uses a laser to read the music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a traditional record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.

Important Battery Information

• If you’re not going to use your remote control for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because they can leak and damage the unit.

• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you may need both the Model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:

Model No. RV-9910 Remote Control No. CRK67G1 Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

WARNING:

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT FIRE

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

Table of Contents

GETTING STARTED ............................................................ 2

UNPACK THE AMPLIFIER ..........................................................................2

BASIC CONNECTIONS ...............................................................................2

INSTALLATION AND SET UP ............................................... 3

CONNECTING, PLACING AND BALANCING THE SPEAKERS ........................... 3

CONNECTING THE WIRES ...................................................................... 3

SETTING UP FOR SURROUND SOUND ................................................... 3

BALANCING YOUR SPEAKERS ................................................................... 4

A SAMPLE SET UP FOR SURROUND SOUND ENJOYMENT .......................... 5

CONNECTING FOR POWER ....................................................................... 5

USING HEADPHONES.............................................................................. 5

AMPLIFIER CONTROLS ...................................................... 6

GENERAL CONTROLS ............................................................................... 6

CONNECTING COMPONENTS .............................................. 8

BEFORE YOU CONNECT... ........................................................................ 8

POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID AUDIO HUM OR INTERFERENCE ... 8

PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVERHEATING ............................... 8

CONNECTING AUXILIARY COMPONENTS .................................................. 9

CONNECTING A CD PLAYER .................................................................... 9

CONNECTING A PASSIVE SUBWOOFER .......................................................9

CONNECTING A POWERED SUBWOOFER ................................................ 10

THE ULTIMATE CONNECTION .............................................................. 10

WHEN YOU’RE ALL CONNECTED.... ...................................................... 10

USING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL ........................ 11

BATTERY INSTALLATION ........................................................................ 11

BASIC CONTROLS .................................................................................. 11

PROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE .............................................. 16

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ................................................ 24

QUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 25

E C

ARE AND CLEANING ..................................................... 25

NDEX ......................................................................... 26

ERVICE (CANADA) ........................................................ 27

IMITED WARRANTY (USA) ............................. BACK COVER

Getting started

SWAP AUDIO

123

654

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

PIP

SELECT

BY-PASS

LEVEL

REAR

CTR

•

–

PLAYLIST

MOVE

TV MENU

CH CTRL

DELAY

INFO

CLEAR RESET•REP

INPUT•SEEK

ANTENNA

MUTE

GO BACK•DISC

REC

STOP

PAUSE

REV

PLAY

FWD

AM•FM

TAPE

A T

• C

B L

•

SKIP•ENTER

GUIDE•RDM

VIDEO INPUT

MAIN SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKERS

SUB

WOOFER

CD IN

VCR

IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

CH 3

CH 4

CABLE/ ANT.

POWER

TEST TONE

TREBLE

BASS

BALANCE

TV VCR CD VIDEO NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM

PRO LOGIC

3 STEREO

HALL BYPASS

MIN

MAX

VOLUME

PHONES

Unpack the amplifier

Unpack the amplifier and locate all the accessories. You should have:

• one amplifier unit;

• one RCA G1 remote control;

• four (2 packs) AAA batteries;

• one audio cable (two wires) with red and white RCA connectors;

• one instruction book;

• one owner registration/survey card;

• and one safety leaflet.

Basic connections

Assuming you have a VCR, the following steps will help you quickly set up your new amplifier. If you have more electronic components, consult the table of contents or index for the page on which to find the connection description that best suits your situation.

*The wires and jacks have been color-coded to assist you.

1. Using an audio wire with red and white connectors, connect the audio “OUT” jacks on the back of your stereo VCR to the audio “IN” jacks under the VCR heading on the back of the amplifier.

2. Using the video cable with yellow connectors, connect the video “OUT” jack on the back of your VCR to the “VIDEO IN” or “VIDEO INPUT” on the back of your TV. If there are multiple video jacks on the back of your TV, use “VIDEO 1.”

central unit

audio cable

remote

VCR

NOTE: If your TV has more than one video input, make sure the VCR and VIDEO buttons tune the TV to the same channel that the amplifier monitor out is plugged into. Refer to the TV’s user’s guide for more information.

Be a Pack Rat

It’s a good idea to keep the box and all of the packing materials when you’re done unpacking the system in case you need to store, move, or ship the unit at a later date.

Installation and Set up

Connecting, Placing and Balancing the Speakers

Connecting the wires

Each speaker - the two main, two surround and one central - has a designated set of terminals on the back panel of the central unit.

Uncoil the speaker wires and locate the bare ends. Press down on the tab to open the red terminal and insert the red (+) wire. Snap the tab closed. Now press down on the black terminal tab and insert the black (-) wire. Snap the tab closed.

WARNING: Be sure to follow these instructions carefully. The system can be damaged if speakers are improperly connected.

Setting Up For Surround Sound

The Main Speakers

The two main speakers should be set between six and 10 feet apart. Putting the speakers any closer or any farther apart may result in distorted sound.

The speakers should also form a 45 degree angle to the central listening point in the room, creating a triangle of listening enjoyment.

NOTE: You may need to place the main speakers closer together when not utilizing the center speaker. Do not place them so close, however, that their magnetic fields affect the TV’s reception.

RED

BLACK

RED

–

BLACK

–

The Center Speaker

For optimal performance, you should try to place the center speaker as close as possible to the same height as the left and right main speakers. You should also try to align all three speakers, or set the center speaker slightly behind the left and right mains. However, you should never place the center speaker forward of the left and right mains, as this will distort the sound for those listeners not seated in the center of the room.

The Surround Speakers

Placement of the surround speakers for optimal performance is truly subject to the size and type of room in which the system is to be placed.

The following are a few position suggestions.

1. Set the speakers on the side walls, facing each other, approximately two to three feet above the listeners head.

2. Aim the speakers directly at the two main speakers, matching height to height. If the room is sparsely decorated, it may be necessary to slightly tilt the speakers down to increase sound quality. If the room is densely decorated, it may be necessary to face the speakers toward the rear wall or at the ceiling.

3. Mount the speakers up on the ceiling. Set them a few feet wide of the listeners and make sure they are facing one another, not the floor.

Obviously there are many more possible positions, so it may be necessary to simply experiment to find the right balance for your situation.

Don’t go solo

You must connect both surround sound speakers for the surround sound speakers to work.

Installation and Set up

Balancing your Speakers

Your system is equipped with *, which enables you to reproduce sound effects as they were intended. But to do so, the speakers must be correctly balanced.

To balance the speakers using the Test Tone, all speakers must be connected to your amplifier. Your receiver must be in the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Mode.

1. Press the TEST TONE button on the receiver front panel. The Test Tone LED on the front panel will turn on and the amplifier generates a “pink noise” and applies it automatically at three-second intervals to the left main channel, center channel, right main channel and left and right rear channels (simultaneously), in that order.

2. As the pink noise is generated, go to the spot in the room where you are most likely to be when listening to your system. The rear surround and center speakers should be adjusted to equal the level of output from the left and right main speakers.

3. Make adjustments by pressing the REAR/CENTER LEVEL button, and then the +/- button on your remote control. The output from the selected speaker(s) is adjusted accordingly.

Each time you press the + or - button on your remote control to adjust a channel, the receiver provides you with two more seconds of pink noise to that channel before moving on to the next.

4. Press the TEST TONE button again to end the test.

You may not need to check or adjust these levels again unless you move your system, rearrange the speakers, or change your preferred seating location in the room.

NOTE: Fine tuning is best performed with the remote control so that adjustments can be made from the viewing or listening area.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby, the

double-D symbol ( ) and “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Installation and Set up

A Sample Set Up For Surround Sound Enjoyment

LEFT

MAIN

LEFT

REAR

CENTER

RIGHT

MAIN

RIGHT

REAR

SUBWOOFER

OPTIONAL

Connecting For Power

Make sure you connect all your other electronic components and your speakers before plugging your receiver into the outlet.

Plug the power cord in the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

Using Headphones

To listen privately through your amplifier, use the PHONES jack to the right of the volume dial on the receiver. Headphones are not included.

Have a Blast-Just Not in Your Eardrums

Make sure that you turn down the stereo before you put on the headphones; then increase the volume to the desired level after they are in place.

Amplifier Controls

BALANCE

POWER

TEST TONE

BASS

TREBLE

TV VCR CD VIDEO NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM

PRO LOGIC

3 STEREO

HALL BYPASS

VOLUME

MIN

General Controls

POWER

The POWER button activates or deactivates the amplifier. The unit will default to the last mode it was in before power was removed.

BALANCE

The BALANCE dial allows you to manually adjust the balance of sound coming from your speakers.

BASS

The BASS dial allows you to manually adjust the amount of bass the unit emits.

TREBLE

The TREBLE dial allows you to manually adjust the amount of treble the unit emits.

PHONES

MAX

FUNCTION Buttons

The function buttons include TV, VCR, CD and VIDEO.

TEST TONE

The TEST TONE button can only be used in the Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo mode. This feature allows you to balance your speakers as they emit a sound, called a “pink noise,” in the left, center, right and surround channels sequentially for two seconds each.

NOTE: This process is explained more in-depth in “Balancing Your Speakers,” page 4.

NORMAL

The Normal mode can be activated in both Pro Logic and 3 Stereo. This mode takes the low bass frequencies from the center channel and distributes them to the left and right main speakers to maintain the program’s original integrity.

PHANTOM

The Phantom mode can only be reached while the Pro Logic mode is active. It uses the two main speakers and the two surround speakers. The center speaker is off and the sound that usually comes from it is distributed through the left and right main speakers.

Amplifier Controls

WIDE

The WIDE mode can be activated in both the Pro Logic and the 3 Stereo modes. In the Dolby Pro Logic mode, all five speakers are utilized. In the Dolby 3 Stereo mode, just the three front speakers are utilized. All the audio is delivered through the center speaker, which will reproduce the same bass levels as the left and right main speakers.

Dolby Pro logic

This mode uses all five speakers so the sound envelopes the room.

Dolby 3 stereo

This mode uses the two main and one center speaker.

HALL

The Hall mode recreates the effect of listening to a concert or watching a play from inside a music hall. It utilizes the main and surround speakers.

BYPASS

The Bypass mode utilizes just the main speakers.

VOLUME

The Master Volume dial allows you to adjust the level of audio output.

PHONES

The amplifier has been equipped with a PHONES jack. Plug your headphones - not included

- into the jack and listen to your favorite media in private.

Connecting Components

MAIN SPEAKERS

VCR

IN OUT

VIDEO

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKERS

Before you Connect...

• Protect components from power surges.

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet.

• Always turn off the receiver and/or components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Always make sure the color-coded plugs match the color of the terminals in which they are inserted. The connection cable plugs and jacks are color-coded as follows:

Speaker Terminals Red for positive (+) terminals. Black for negative (-) terminals.

RCA Phono Type Terminals Red for the right (R) channel. White for the left (L) channel. Yellow for the video (V). Black for the subwoofer. (Cables for video and subwoofer not included.)

• Some units may be supplied with connection plugs that are color coded red and black instead of red and white. In this case, the black plug takes the place of the white plug.

• Contact Consumer Relations if you have questions concerning the connections or components.

Position cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place audio/video cables to the sides of the receiver’s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect the components.

• Try not to coil any power cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your receiver.

Protect your components from overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any component. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components directly on top of each other.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier near the top shelf of the stand so heating air rising from it will not flow around other components. If you have a satellite receiver, you should place it on the top shelf.

Connecting Components

MAIN SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKERS

SUB

WOOFER

CD IN

VCR

IN OUT

VIDEO

TV IN

VIDEO

MONO

Connecting Auxiliary Components

You can connect a laserdisc, second VCR or camcorder/ video recorder to the VIDEO connection.

Using a paired (red/white) stereo cable, connect your new amplifier to the complimentary component as shown to the right.

To play laserdiscs or videos, press the VIDEO button and then play.

NOTES: When using this connection for a second VCR, the recording option is not available. If your camcorder or video camera does not have a RCAtype terminal for audio/video, you can purchase an adapter from an RCA dealer or electronic parts store. If the video connection is being used when you try to hook up your video recorder or camcorder, connect the component through any other available video output.

AUXILIARY COMPONENT

IN OUT

MAIN SPEAKERS

REAR SPEAKERS

VCR

SUB

VIDEO

WOOFER

CD PLAYER

CENTER SPEAKER

Connecting a Passive Subwoofer

Should you choose to use a passive subwoofer, the hook up is slightly different from that of a powered one.

If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the wires and twist the wire. Press down and hold the tab on the back of the speaker. Insert the wire in the hole, matching (+) to (+) and (-) to (-). Release the tab and pull the wire Gently to make sure it is securely connected.

NOTE: Wires for connecting a passive subwoofer are not included.

Connecting a CD Player

Using one paired (red/white) stereo cable, connect your new amplifier to your compact disc player as shown to the right.

To play a CD, press CD, put the amplifier in CD mode and press PLAY.

NOTE: The AUDIO SOURCE connection can be used as input for any stereo audio signal.

MAIN SPEAKERS

VCR

VIDEO

IN OUT

SPEAKER SPEAKER

SUB

WOOFER

PASSIVE

SUBWOOFER

REAR SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

Connecting Components

Connecting A Powered Subwoofer

To connect a powered subwoofer, use a RCA cable. Plug one end into the L/MONO IN jack on the back of the subwoofer and the other end into the SUBWOOFER OUT jack on the back of the amplifier.

The Ultimate Connection

Should you choose to utilize your new amplifier to its fullest potential by running all your audio components through it, you will need purchase additional connectors. How many and what kind is purely situational. Consult the accessory sheet packed with this unit.

The following is an example of wire configurations should you choose to use your new amplifier for greater enjoyment. Remember when connecting audio and video cables that, in addition to being color-coded for connection accuracy, RIGHT jacks always connect to RIGHT jacks and LEFT to LEFT, but IN jacks connect to OUT jacks and OUT jacks connect to IN.

NOTE: Please be advised the jacks are given Generalized names and locations. Your TV/VCR/cable box/satellite receiver/ etc. might have a different configuration of jacks with different names. The diagrams below are outlined in the simplest possible detail.

TV IN

VCR

IN OUT

SUB WOOFER INPUT

L/MONO

MAIN SPEAKERS

SUB

VIDEO

WOOFER

REAR SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

CENTER SPEAKER

POWERED

VCR CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT.

OUT

OUT TO TV

CH 3

CH 4

OUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

TV IN

RIGHT

L/MONO

VCR

IN OUT

CD IN

CABLE/ ANT.

VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO

SUB

WOOFER

MAIN SPEAKERS

REAR SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

When You’re All

Connected....

When you’re all finished connecting your basic components together, you’ll have quite a mess of wires back there.

Add to this a tape deck, laserdisc player and second VCR and you can imagine the confusion. Just be patient and follow each component’s user’s guide and you’ll be rewarded with excellent audio and hours of top quality entertainment.

using the universal remote control

battery installation

The remote control operates on four batteries, included with your system. Install them before attempting to operate the remote.

1. Slide the battery compartment cover off the back of the remote.

2. Insert 4 AAA batteries, matching the + and - ends of each battery with the symbols in the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Basic Controls

•

PLAY

TAPE

STOP

FWD

PAUSE

SKIP•ENTER

Your remote control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment. To use the remote control effectively, always aim it directly at your receiver.

POWER Turns the AM/FM receiver off with two presses. If you have multiple components turned on and not the AM/FM receiver, pressing POWER once turns off the last component turned on. Pressing POWER again quickly turns off all other components.

VOL UP and DOWN Increases or decreases the volume.

MUTE Turns off the receiver’s sound. Press again to restore the

sound.

AM•FM

REV

REC

GUIDE•RDM

Receiver Controls

AM•FM Activates the tuner and toggles between the AM band and the FM band.

CTR MODE Changes the Center mode when using Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3 Stereo surround modes. Press once and the current mode appears. Press again to change the mode.

DELAY/CH CTRL Selects the amount of Surround Sound delay between the main and rear speakers. Choose from 15, 20 or 30 milliseconds. Press once and the current setting appears. Press again to change the setting.

SURROUND Lets you select a Surround Mode: Dolby Pro Logic Surround, Dolby 3 Stereo or Hall. Press once to turn on the surround mode last selected. Press again to change the mode.

SWAP AUDIO Swaps the audio only from the large picture to the small picture when you are watching TV and using picturein-picture (PIP).

MUTE

INPUT•SEEK

CLEAR RESET•REP

INFO

MOVE

SELECT

PIP

–

PLAYLIST

BY-PASS

SWAP

AUDIO

REAR

•

LEVEL

CTR

GO BACK•DISC

ANTENNA

DELAY

CH CTRL

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

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Surround Sound Level Controls

+ Increases the volume in rear and center speakers.

– Decreases the volume in rear and center speaker.

BYPASS Turns on Bypass mode, which cancels all Surround sound modes.

Sound is generated without effects.

REAR•CTR LEVEL Adjusts the balance level of the rear and center speakers. Press once for Center. Press again for Rear.

AM•FM

REV

•

TAPE

PLAY

•

FWD

Receiver/Tuner Controls

CH + and CH – Tunes the receiver to the next or previous preset station stored in the receiver’s memory.

FWD Lets you manually move up the AM/FM band.

INPUT•SEEK Selects auto tuning or manual tuning mode.

MENU SELECT Stores the selected station in the

receiver’s memory.

Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.

REV Lets you manually move down the AM/FM band.

TV Controls

+ On some RCA TV models, used to adjust menu controls.

– On some RCA TV models, used to adjust menu controls.

ANTENNA Changes the antenna input.

CH + and CH – Tunes the TV channel up and down.

CLEAR Removes any menu from the screen.

DELAY/CH CTRL In some RCA TV models, lets you control the channel that

appears in the PIP window or the main screen in PIP mode.

REC

STOP

GUIDE•RDM

MUTE

INPUT•SEEK

CLEAR RESET•REP

INFO

MOVE

SELECT

PIP

–

PLAYLIST

BY-PASS

SWAP AUDIO

REAR

LEVEL

PAUSE

GO BACK•DISC

ANTENNA

CH CTRL

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

CTR

•

SKIP•ENTER

DELAY

GO BACK•DISC Returns to the previous channel.

GUIDE•RDM For some models, brings up 12 small pictures (previews of the

next 12 channels in the channel list). Press again to turn off channel guide.

INFO Displays channel information.

INPUT•SEEK For some TV models, toggles through the available input

sources.

MENU SELECT For some models, stores channels in the TV’s memory.

MOVE arrows In some models, when using PIP, moves the small picture to

another corner of the screen. Also, used for menu navigation in some TV models.

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Number Buttons Let you enter channel numbers and time settings when needed.

PIP Turns on and off picture-in-picture on most RCA TV models with PIP.

POWER Turns the TV off.

•

RESET•REP Returns picture quality controls to their original settings.

SKIP To change channels, press once. The TV will wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to increase the time.

SWAP PIP Swaps the main picture in the PIP window.

TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode.

TV MENU Displays the TV’s on-screen menus.

VCR Controls

CH + and CH – Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the VCR.

CLEAR Resets the tape counter and corrects entries when programming the menus.

FWD Fast forwards a tape. Also, searches forward while a tape is playing.

GO BACK•DISC Returns to the previous channel.

INFO Displays channel, time and counter information on the screen.

INPUT•SEEK For some VCR models, selects line input or tuner.

LD•VCR2 For some VCR models, if programmed, turns on a second VCR and

puts the remote in VCR2 mode.

MENU SELECT Displays the on-screen programming menus.

AM•FM

TAPE

REV

PLAY

REC

STOP

GUIDE•RDM

MUTE

INPUT•SEEK

CLEAR RESET•REP

INFO

MOVE

SELECT

PIP

–

PLAYLIST

BY-PASS

SWAP

AUDIO

REAR

LEVEL

•

FWD

PAUSE

SKIP•ENTER

GO BACK•DISC

ANTENNA

DELAY

CH CTRL

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

CTR

Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.

PAUSE Pauses a tape.

PLAY Plays a tape.

POWER Turns the VCR off.

REC Records a tape.

REV Rewinds a tape. Also, searches backward while a tape is playing.

SKIP To change channels, press once. The TV will wait 30 seconds before

returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to increase the time.

STOP Stops a tape.

VCR Turns on the VCR and puts the remote in VCR mode.

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dVD player controls

CH + and CH – Changes to the next higher or lower track on DVD.

DVD Turns on the DVD player, and puts the remote in DVD mode.

FWD Scans forward on the DVD.

Number Buttons Let you change to a specific track.

PAUSE Pauses the DVD.

PLAY Plays the DVD.

PLAYLIST For some DVD models, if programmed, programs the DVD

player to playback tracks in a certain order.

GUIDE•RDM

AM•FM

REV

REC

•

TAPE

PLAY

STOP

•

FWD

PAUSE

SKIP•ENTER

POWER Turns the DVD player off.

REW Scans backward on the DVD.

STOP Stops the DVD.

satellite Receiver Controls

ANTENNA Toggles between antenna input and satellite receiver input.

CH + and CH – Tunes to the next or previous channel when watching TV through the satellite system. Steps through the pages in the guide if in guide mode.

GUIDE•RDM Displays the guide on the screen.

INFO Displays satellite header on screen. When in the guide, lets

you select a program. Lets you select an option in a menu.

MOVE arrows Lets you point to different on-screen menu items.

Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.

POWER Turns the RCA DSS® receiver off.

CD Player Controls

CD Turns on the CD player and puts the remote in CD mode.

MUTE

INPUT•SEEK

CLEAR RESET•REP

INFO

MOVE

SELECT

PIP

–

PLAYLIST

BY-PASS

SWAP

AUDIO

REAR

•

LEVEL

CTR

GO BACK•DISC

ANTENNA

DELAY

CH CTRL

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

CLEAR Clears an entry when programming the CD player.

FWD Moves forward through the CD one track at a time.

GO BACK•DISC Selects a disc to be played. Press GO BACK •DISC

and then the CD number using the number buttons.

GUIDE•RDM Activates the Random function, which plays a random selection of tracks from one or all CDs.

If you have questions about the use of the remote buttons with another component, refer to the component’s user’s guide.

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INFO In some CD models, lets you switch between the number track information and time information.

MENU SELECT Programs the CD changer to play up to 32 tracks in any order you choose.

Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.

PAUSE Pauses the CD.

PLAY Plays the CD.

RESET•REP Repeats a track, a CD or an entire program. Press

once to repeat the currently playing track, twice for the CD or program, and three times to turn the function off.

REV Moves backward through the CD one track at a time.

STOP Stops the CD from playing.

Tape Deck Controls

FWD Fast forwards the tape.

Number Buttons Let you enter numbers when needed.

PAUSE Pauses the tape.

PLAY Plays the tape.

POWER Turns the tape player off.

REV Rewinds the tape.

TAPE Turns on the tape player and puts the remote in tape

player mode.

LASERDISC PLAYER CONTROLS

CH + and CH – Changes to the next higher or lower chapter on the laserdisc.

FWD Scans forward on the laserdisc.

•

AM•FM

TAPE

REV

PLAY

REC

STOP

GUIDE•RDM

MUTE

INPUT•SEEK

CLEAR RESET•REP

INFO

MOVE

SELECT

PIP

–

PLAYLIST

BY-PASS

SWAP

AUDIO

REAR

LEVEL

•

GO BACK•DISC

ANTENNA

CTR

•

FWD

PAUSE

SKIP•ENTER

DELAY

CH CTRL

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

LD•VCR2 For some laserdisc models, if programmed, turns on the laserdisc player and puts the remote in laserdisc mode.

Number Buttons Let you change to a specific chapter.

PAUSE Pauses the laserdisc.

PLAY Plays the laserdisc.

PLAYLIST For some laserdisc models, if programmed, programs

to playback chapters on laserdisc in a certain order.

POWER Turns the laserdisc player off.

REV Scans backward on the laserdisc.

STOP Stops the laserdisc.

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Programming the universal Remote

You can program the remote to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE or ProScan VCR, you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer’s brands need to be programmed.

AM•FM

•

TAPE

•

Programming the Remote to Control a TV

To determine whether you need to program the remote, turn on the TV, point the remote at the TV’s remote sensor and press TV. Then, press the POWER, or CH + or CH – button to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If not, you need to program the remote.

Follow these steps to program your remote to control your TV:

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Look up your TV brand and code number(s) in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote.

3. Press and hold the TV button on the remote.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the TV button, then press POWER to see if the TV responds to the remote commands. If not, try pressing TV then POWER.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your TV brand until the TV responds to the remote commands.

REV

PLAY

REC

STOP

GUIDE•RDM

MUTE

INPUT•SEEK

CLEAR RESET•REP

INFO

MOVE

SELECT

PIP

–

FWD

PAUSE

SKIP•ENTER

GO BACK•DISC

ANTENNA

DELAY

CH CTRL

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

PLAYLIST

BY-PASS

SWAP

AUDIO

REAR

LEVEL

CTR

•

CTR MODE

The buttons on the remote may not work on all other brands of components. Experiment with the remote and your components to see which buttons work.

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Programming the Remote to Control a VCR

To determine whether you need to program the remote, turn on the VCR, point the remote at the VCR’s remote sensor, and press VCR. Then, press the POWER or CH + or CH – button to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, you need to program the remote.

Follow these steps to program your remote to control your VCR:

1. Turn on the VCR.

2. Look up your VCR brand and code number(s) in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with your remote.

3. Press and hold the VCR button on the remote.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the VCR button, then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, try pressing VCR then POWER.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your VCR brand until the VCR responds to the remote commands.

GUIDE•RDM

MUTE

AM•FM

REV

REC

•

TAPE

PLAY

STOP

•

FWD

PAUSE

SKIP•ENTER

GO BACK•DISC

Programming the Remote to Control An Audio Component

To program the remote for a remote-controllable audio component, point the remote at the component and press the correct component button: CD for a CD player, TAPE for a tape player, etc. Then, press POWER or CH + or CH – . If the component doesn’t respond, the remote needs to be programmed. Use the codes in the code list on the next page or on the sheet packed with your remote.

Follow these steps to program your remote to control your audio component:

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and corresponding code number in the code list on page 21 or on the code sheet packed with your remote.

3. Press and hold the component button on the remote.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the component button, then press POWER to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button, then POWER again.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your component until the component responds to the remote commands.

INPUT•SEEK

CLEAR RESET•REP

INFO

MOVE

SELECT

PIP

–

PLAYLIST

BY-PASS

SWAP

AUDIO

REAR

•

LEVEL

CTR

ANTENNA

DELAY

CH CTRL

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.

If a battery is removed from the battery compartment of the remote control, all control key functions will return to the original mode.

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Programming the Remote to Control a Cable Box

Refer to the cable box connection page or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box. You may be able to program the remote for your remote controllable cable box. Use the codes in the code list on page 23 or on the sheet packed with your remote.

1. Turn on the cable box.

2. Look up the cable box brand and its code number(s) in the code list on the next page or on the code sheet packed with the remote.

3. Press and hold the SAT•CABLE button on the remote.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the SAT•CABLE button, then press POWER or CH + or CH – to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands. If not, try pressing SAT•CABLE, then POWER again to see if the cable box responds.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your cable box until the cable box responds to the remote commands.

GUIDE•RDM

MUTE

AM•FM

REV

REC

•

TAPE

PLAY

STOP

•

FWD

PAUSE

SKIP•ENTER

GO BACK•DISC

INPUT•SEEK

CLEAR RESET•REP

INFO

MOVE

SELECT

PIP

–

PLAYLIST

BY-PASS

SWAP

AUDIO

REAR

•

LEVEL

ANTENNA

DELAY

CH CTRL

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

CTR

This remote may not operate all models of the brands shown.

To program the LD•VCR2 button to control a second VCR, follow these steps but use the LD•VCR2 button instead of the VCR button.

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Programming the Remote to Control a Laserdisc Player

You may be able to program your remote to control a laserdisc player. Use the codes shown to the right or on the sheet packed with your remote.

Follow these steps to program your remote to control your laserdisc player:

1. Turn on the laserdisc player.

2. Look up the brand and its code number(s) in the code list.

3. Press and hold the LD•VCR2 button on the remote.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A DVD PLAYER

The remote is preprogrammed to control a RCA DVD player. A few of the remote buttons used with a DVD player are shown below. You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your DVD player.

Receiver Remote (works like) DVD Remote

INFO INFO GO BACK GO BACK

CLEAR CLEAR MENU SELECT MENU SELECT MOVE Arrows ARROWS

PLAYLIST PLAYLIST

Laserdisc Player Codes

Pioneer................................. 033, 037

ProScan ................................ 033, 037

RCA ....................................... 033, 037

ENTER ENTER

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Programming the Remote to Control an RCA brand DSS

The remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA brand DSS receiver. A few of the remote buttons used with the RCA brand DSS® receiver are shown below. You may want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if they work with your receiver.

Receiver Remote (works like) RCA brand DSS® Remote

INFO SELECT/DISPLAY GO BACK PREV CH ANTENNA TV/SAT CLEAR CLEAR MENU/SELECT MENU MOVE ARROWS ARROWS

Receiver

GUIDE•RDM

AM•FM

REV

REC

•

TAPE

PLAY

STOP

•

FWD

PAUSE

SKIP•ENTER

Programming the Remote to Control A Satellite RECEIVER

1. Turn on the satellite receiver.

2. Look up the satellite receiver brand and corresponding code number(s) in the code list on the right.

3. Press and hold the SAT•CABLE button on the remote.

4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the SAT•CABLE button, then press POWER or CH + or CH – to see if the receiver responds to the remote’s commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing SAT•CABLE, then POWER again.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of your receiver until the receiver responds to the remote commands.

MUTE

INPUT•SEEK

CLEAR RESET•REP

INFO

MOVE

SELECT

PIP

–

PLAYLIST

BY-PASS

SWAP

AUDIO

REAR

•

LEVEL

CTR

GO BACK•DISC

ANTENNA

DELAY

CH CTRL

TV MENU

SWAP PIP

CTR MODE

DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, INC., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

Appendix A: Remote TV codes

Admiral ........................................ 005

Amtron......................................... 064

Akai ......................................002, 103

A-Mark ......................................... 102

Anam .................................... 104, 105

Anam National....................038, 106

AOC .................... 011, 019, 027, 088,

107

Bell & Howell .............................. 005

Candle ......................... 011, 027, 033

Citizen ................. 011, 027, 033, 064

Colortyme ................... 011, 027, 084

Concerto ..............................011, 027

Contec/Cony ......036, 037, 040, 042,

064

Craig ............................................. 064

Curtis Mathes ............ 000, 011, 015,

027, 037

CXC ............................................... 064

Daewoo...............011, 019, 027, 112

Daytron ................................ 011, 027

Dimensia ...................................... 000

Electrohome ...... 006, 011, 014, 027,

038, 061, 068

Emerson .............011, 026, 027, 028,

029, 030, 031, 032, 037, 042, 053,

064, 065, 067, 075, 076, 078, 079,

094, 095, 096

Envision................................011, 027

Fisher ................... 017, 021, 039, 041

Funai............................................. 064

GE ....................... 000, 008, 009, 011,

012, 027, 038, 068, 086, 089, 091

Goldstar .............003, 004, 006, 011,

019, 027, 037, 050

Hallmark ..............................011, 027

Hitachi................ 009, 011, 027, 036,

037, 040, 047, 048, 063, 080, 094,

097, 098

Infinity ......................................... 013

JBL ................................................. 013

JC Penney...........000, 008, 011, 019,

027, 040, 068, 077, 086, 088

Jensen .................................. 011, 027

JVC ......................012, 024, 036, 037,

040, 048, 051, 074

Kawasho ..................... 002, 011, 027

Kenwood ............ 006, 011, 014, 027

Kloss Novabeam ................. 035, 043

KTV ............................................... 078

Loewe........................................... 013

Luxman ................................ 011, 027

LXI .......................000, 013, 018, 021,

023, 054

Magnavox ..........006, 007, 010, 011,

013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043, 049,

066, 087, 089

Marants........................................ 013

Marantz .............. 011, 013, 027, 069

Memorex...................................... 005

MGA ...................006, 011, 014, 019,

022, 027, 041, 056, 061, 068

Mitsubishi ..........006, 011, 014, 019,

022, 027, 041, 055, 056, 061, 068

MTC ............................. 011, 019, 027

Multivision................................... 081

NAD ...................................... 018, 023

NEC ..................... 011, 014, 019, 027,

038, 084 Panasonic... 012, 013, 038, 086, 111

Philco..................006, 007, 010, 011,

013, 016, 019, 027, 033, 035, 037,

038, 043, 087, 089

Philips.................002, 006, 007, 010,

011, 013, 016, 033, 035, 037, 038,

043, 066, 073

Pioneer...............011, 027, 045, 062,

093

Portland .............. 011, 019, 027, 037

ProScan ........................................ 000

Proton .................011, 027, 037, 072

Quasar ......................... 012, 038, 092

Radio Shack ....... 000, 021, 025, 036,

037, 059, 064, 078

RCA ..................... 000, 006, 011, 019,

027, 034, 038, 044, 046, 088, 100,

101, 109

Realistic........................................ 021

Sampo .................................. 011, 027

Samsung.............006, 011, 014, 015,

019, 027, 036, 037, 077, 110 Sanyo..017, 021, 039, 056, 057, 058

Scott ............................ 028, 037, 064

Sears ...................000, 006, 011, 014,

017, 018, 021, 023, 027, 039, 040,

041, 051, 071, 083, 095

Sharp ..................011, 020, 025, 027,

037, 052, 053, 059, 060, 108

Signature .............................005, 094

Sony .............................................. 002

Soundesign ................. 011, 027, 033

Sylvania .............. 006, 007, 010, 011,

013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043, 049,

066, 087, 089

Symphonic ...........................064, 076

Tatung .......................................... 038

Technics........................................ 012

Techwood ............................ 011, 027

Teknika...............011, 019, 027, 033,

036, 037, 040, 066

Telecaption .................................. 090

TMK ...................................... 011, 027

Toshiba ............... 018, 021, 023, 040,

071, 077, 085, 090

Universal .............................. 008, 009

Victor............................................ 051

Vidtech................................. 019, 027

Wards .................000, 005, 006, 007,

008, 009, 010, 011, 013, 019, 025,

027, 028, 035, 043, 059, 066, 076,

082, 089

Yamaha ...............006, 014, 019, 027

Zenith ................................... 001, 099

APPendix B: Remote VCR codes

Admiral ....................................... 006

Aiwa ............................................ 015

Akai .................. 003, 017, 022, 023,

063, 066

Audio Dynamics ................. 014, 016

Bell & Howell ............................. 002

Broksonic .................................... 010

Candle .............. 007, 009, 013, 044,

045, 046, 052

Canon .................................. 008, 053

Capehart ..................................... 001

Citizen .............. 007, 009, 013, 044,

045, 046, 052

Colortyme ................................... 014

Craig .................................... 007, 012

Curtis Mathes .. 000, 007, 008, 014,

015, 044, 046, 053, 064, 067

Daewoo..............013, 045, 052, 076

dbx .......................................014, 016

Dimensia ..................................... 000

Dynatech..................................... 015

Electrohome ............................... 027

Emerson ........... 008, 009, 010, 013,

015, 020, 023, 027, 034, 041,

042, 047, 049, 057, 062, 065,

067, 068, 070

Fisher ................ 002, 012, 018, 019,

043, 048, 058

Funai............................................ 015

GE ..................... 000, 007, 008, 032,

037, 053

Goldstar .............009, 014, 046, 060

Harman Kardon ......................... 014

Hitachi................ 005, 015, 035, 036

Instant Replay ............................ 008

JCL ................................................ 008

JC Penney......... 002, 005, 007, 008,

014, 016, 030, 035, 051, 053

JVC .................... 002, 014, 016, 030,

046, 074

Kenwood ......... 002, 014, 016, 030,

044, 046

KLH .............................................. 073

Lloyd’s ......................................... 015

Logik............................................ 031

Magnavox .......... 008, 029, 053, 056

Marantz ........... 002, 008, 014, 016,

029, 030, 044, 046, 061

Marta........................................... 009

MEI ............................................... 008

Memorex............008, 009, 012, 015

MGA .................................... 004, 027

Midland....................................... 032

Minolta ............................... 005, 035

Mitsubishi ........ 004, 005, 027, 035,

040

Montgomery Ward.................... 006

MTC ..................................... 007, 015

Multitech ...........007, 015, 031, 032

NEC ................... 002, 014, 016, 030,

044, 046, 059, 061, 064

Panasonic........... 008, 053, 075, 077

Pentax ........................ 005, 035, 044

Pentex Research + ..................... 046

Philco..................008, 029, 053, 056

Philips.................................. 008, 029

Pioneer....................... 005, 016, 050

Portland ..................... 044, 045, 052

ProScan ....................................... 000

Quartz ......................................... 002

Quasar ................................. 008, 053

RCA ................... 000, 005, 007, 008,

028, 035, 037, 054, 069

Radio Shack/Realistic ...... 002, 006,

008, 009, 012, 015, 019, 027, 043,

053

Samsung........... 007, 013, 022, 032,

042

Sansui ..................................016, 071

Sanyo...................................002, 012

Scott ................. 004, 013, 041, 049,

068

Sears ................. 002, 005, 009, 012,

018, 019, 035, 043, 048

Sharp ................ 006, 024, 027, 039,

045

Shintom..............017, 026, 031, 055

Signature .................................... 015

Sony ............................ 017, 026, 038

Sylvania ............ 008, 015, 029, 053,

056

Symphonic .................................. 015

Tandy ...................................002, 015

Tashiko ........................................ 009

Tatung ......................................... 030

Teac ............................ 015, 030, 069

Technics....................................... 008

Teknika...............008, 009, 015, 021

TMK ............................................. 067

Toshiba ............. 005, 013, 019, 048,

049

Totevision ...........................007, 009

Unitech........................................ 007

Vector Research ........ 014, 016, 044

Victor........................................... 016

Video Concepts ......... 014, 016, 044

Videosonic .................................. 007

Wards ............... 005, 006, 007, 008,

009, 012, 013, 015, 025, 027, 031,

035

Yamaha ............ 002, 014, 016, 030,

046

Zenith .................011, 017, 026, 072

appendix C: AUDIO & CABLE CODES

AUDIO Codes

ads: AMP 001 Aiwa: CD 060 Akai: AMP 002, 008 Denon: CD 057 Dynamic Bass: AM/FM 029

CD 025 TAPE 026, 027

PHONO 028 Emerson: CD 066 Fisher AMP 023

CD 067 Hitachi: CD 063 JVC: AMP 016, 058

AM/FM 030, 035

CD 032

TAPE 033, 034

AUX 031 Kenwood: AMP 017, 074

AM/FM 074

CD 067, 070, 077

TAPE 071, 072

PHONO 073 Kyocera: AMP 009 Lotte (NEC): AMP 075 Magnavox: AMP 065

AM/FM 065

CD 061 Marantz: AMP 022, 076

AM/FM 076

CD 068 Mitsubishi: AMP 015, 059

AM/FM 059 Nakamichi: AMP 020 Onkyo: AM/FM 082

CD 078

TAPE 080, 081

PHONO 079 Panasonic: AMP 012

AM/FM 038

CD 036, 083

TAPE 037 Philips: AMP 062

AM/FM 062

CD 061 Pioneer: AMP 014

AM/FM 042

CD 039

TAPE 040, 041 RCA: AMP 024

AM/FM 003

CD 007, 043, 044

TAPE 006

PHONO 005

AUX 004, 054 Realistic: CD 063, 066 Sansui: CD 045 Scott: CD 066

TAPE 055, 056 Sherwood: AMP 011, 013 Sony: AMP 021

AM/FM 049

CD 046

TAPE 048, 053

PHONO 047 Teac: AMP 010

CD 069 Technics: AM/FM 052

CD 050

TAPE 051 Yamaha: AMP 018, 019

Remote Controllable

Cable Box Codes

ABC 022, 046, 053, 054 Anvision 007, 008 Cablestar 007, 008 Diamond 056 Eagle 007, 008 Eastern International 002 General Instrument 046 GI 400 004, 005, 015, 023,

024, 025, 030, 036 Hamlin 003, 012, 013, 034, 048 Hitachi 037, 043, 046 Jerrold 004, 005, 015, 023,

024, 025, 030, 036, 045,

046, 047, 062, 065 Macom 037, 043 Magnavox 007, 008, 019, 021,

026, 028, 029, 032, 033,

040, 041 NSC 009 Oak 001, 016, 038 Oak Sigma 016 Panasonic 003, 027, 039, 061 Philips 007, 008, 019, 021, 026,

028, 029, 032, 033, 040,

041 Pioneer 018, 020, 044 Randtek 007, 008 RCA 000, 027 Regal 003, 012, 013 Regency 002, 033 Samsung 044 Scientific Atlanta 003, 022, 035, 063, 064 Signature 046 Sprucer 027 Starcom 046 Stargate 2000 058 Sylvania 011, 059 Teknika 006 Texscan 010, 011, 059 Tocom 017, 021, 049, 050, 055 Unika 031, 032, 041 Universal 051, 052, 060 Viewstar 007, 008, 019, 021, 026,

028, 029, 032, 033, 040,

041 Warner Amex 044 Zenith 014, 042, 057, 061

Troubleshooting Tips

Remote Control Operation

The remote control does not operate the unit.

• Another function is selected on the remote. Press the correct function button.

• The batteries are exhausted. Replace all batteries.

• The remote is not pointed at the remote control sensor on the main unit or there is an obstacle between the remote and the main unit.

• The remote control is too far from the main unit.

• Move closer.

General

No audio.

• Make sure the speakers are turned on.

• Check the connections.

• Check the power cord connection.

No audio from one channel.

• Adjust the balance control.

• Check the speaker wire connection or connecting cable.

Noise when the TV is turned on.

• The TV is too close to the audio system.

Specific instruments sound displaced.

• Check the connection between the receiver and the speakers.

Equipment Specifications

Operating Voltage 120 +/- 10% VAC 60 Hz

Amplifier

Bass Control 10db+/-2dB@100Hz Treble Control 10dB+/-2dB@10Hz Muting Attenuation: -50dB@1kHz/500Vrms Center channel adjustment +/-15dB Rear channel adjustment +/-15dB Frequency Response surround channel 40-20kHz +/- 3dB

center channel 100-15kHz +/- 3dB Input Sensitivity 200mV Subwoofer Output 800mVrms Signal to Noise Ratio 60/65dB @ 1kHz Crosstalk 65dB@1kHz

Specifications are based on nominal measurements.

Care and Cleaning

Unplug AC power cord before cleaning. Use a polishing cloth or other clean, dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. When the surface is very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in a mild soap solution. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners.

Never use alcohol, paint thinner, benzene, or a chemically treated cloth to clean your system. Chemicals may damage the finish on the unit.

Index

Accessories 2 AM•FM button 11 ANTENNA button 11 Audio codes for programming the remote 23 AUDIO SWAP button 11 Auxiliary components 9

BALANCE 6 Basic controls on the remote 11 BASS 6 BYPASS 7 BYPASS button 11

Cable box codes for programming the remote 18 CD player 9 CH CTRL/DELAY button 11 CHAN up and down buttons 11, 13 CLEAR button 11, 13 Components 9 Connecting a passive subwoofer 9 Connecting auxiliary components 9 Connecting components 8

Things to know before connecting 8 Connecting components 8 CTR MODE button 11

DISPLAY button 11, 13

Equipment specifications 25

FF button 11, 13, 14 FUNCTION buttons 6

General (troubleshooting tips) 24 GUIDE•RDM button 14

HALL 7 Headphones

Connecting 16

Using without the main speakers 16

INPUT•SEEK button 11, 13

Laserdisc codes for programming a remote 19

MENU•PROGRAM button 13 MENU/PROGRAM button 11, 14 MOVE arrows 12 MUTE button 11, 12

NORMAL 6 Number buttons 11, 13, 14

Passive subwoofer 9 PAUSE button 13, 14 PHANTOM 6 PHONES 7 PIP button 11, 13 PLAY button 11, 13, 14 POWER 6 POWER button 11, 13, 14 Powered subwoofer 10 PREV CH•DISC button 11, 13, 14 Programming the remote to control a

Cable box 18 Laserdisc 19 RCA DSS® Receiver 20 Satellite receiver 20 TV 16, 17 VCR 17

RCA DSS® receiver

Codes for programming a remote 19 REAR•CTR Level button 11 REC button 13 Receiver controls on the remote 11 Remote

Basic controls 11

Programming 18

Programming for a DSS Receiver 19

Receiver controls 11

Surround sound level controls 11

TV controls 12 Remote control buttons 11 Remote control operation 24 RESET•REP button 13, 14 REW button 11, 13, 14

SKIP button 13 Speaker terminals, matching 8 Speakers

Turning off when using headphones 16

Turning on and off 16 Specifications, equipment 25 STOP button 13, 14 Subwoofer 9 Subwoofer, connecting 8 SURROUND button 11, 13 Surround sound level controls on the remote 11 SWAP PIP button 13

TEST TONE 6 TREBLE 6 Troubleshooting tips 24 TV

Controls on the remote 12 TV button 13 TV MENU button 13

Ultimate connection 10 Using the universal remote control 11

VCR1 button 13, 14 VCR2•LD button 13, 14 VOL up and down buttons 11, 13, 14 VOLUME 7

Service

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.

This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement, OR

2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton (or equivalent).

— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to: Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. Distribution Centre 7400 A Bramalea Road Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1X1

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.

If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. P.O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE ____________________________________________________________ NAME OF STORE ____________________________________________________________

Limited warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to

the customer, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.

• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We

recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

• Remove cassette tapes or CDs from unit before shipping as these will not be returned.

• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a

description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Product Exchange Center 32 Spur Drive El Paso, Texas 79906

• Insure your shipment against loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user

controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)

• Installation and set-up service adjustments.

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact

you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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